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Women and girls from Uganda’s Lake Albert region and the Democratic Republic of the Congo observed the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Environmental Defenders organized a number of events between November 25 and December 10 to promote women’s rights among the fishing villages in the Lake Albert region of Uganda and the DR Congo. Public education and outreach about gender-based violence, especially against women and girls, which is at its worst among local communities in the Lake […]

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DRC journalists visited Radio Terra FM for experience exchange visits and learning tours

A group of journalists from the Mahagi territory local branch of the National Press Union of Congo (UNPC), led by the chairman Mr. Samuel Munguromo Atido, visited Radio Terra FM on January 4th, 2023, with the intention of learning from and sharing experiences. This visit enabled Radio Terra FM journalists to establish a contact, share and […]

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Environmental Defenders organized cleaning operations to remove plastic debris and polythene bags from a fishing community on Lake Albert

Plastic pollution is a common problem in the Lake Albert region because it is widely available, commonly used, and often discarded carelessly. Because of its strength and durability, plastics discarded into the environment have the potential to remain in soil or water for many years. Plastic pollution is a particular problem in the Lake Albert […]

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Environmental Defenders hosted the second environmental conservation and human rights education through sport event

Community education and awareness-building about environmental protection, human rights, and livelihoods are priorities of Environmental Defenders. In order to accomplish this, sporting activities and public discussions are organized, and residents of the Albertine region are encouraged to take action to stop the collapse of biodiversity. Due to this, a second event promoting environmental protection and […]

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Agriculture, Livelihoods, And Conservation Project Baseline Survey in Luli Kayonga Central Forest Reserve And Nearby Fishing Villages Dei Subcounty, Packwach District

In February 2022, Environmental Defenders starded an Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Conservation Baseline Survey with the main objective of understanding and documenting the prevailing conditions of communities living adjacent to Luli Kayonga Forest Reserve and those living at the shore of the Dei Landing site in Pakwach district. Environmental Defenders will use the study’s findings to […]